chadmanlet04
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I thought I would go ahead and post my testosterone blood draw results from my last streak which lasted 302 days. I went from having fapped once every four days on average for fifteen years straight into with no porn, no masturbation.
By happenstance, I took a free testosterone blood test a few months before even knowing about semen retention. When I discovered it last year, I read many anecdotes about people experiencing benefits related to increased testosterone such as deepening voices, assertiveness, energy, etc. I was excited to try it for myself but I also read other accounts which suggested that all of the benefits were placebo and in all in people's heads.
So I decided to objectively test whether or not a semen retention streak would increase my personal testosterone levels. In addition to having tested before the streak, I tested every month throughout it making sure to hold constant as many variables as possible including diet, exercise, sleep, supplements, etc. I even avoided taking cold showers because I know they have been shown in scientific studies to independently increase testosterone and I didn't want to introduce them as a third variable.
The reason I am posting this is because I think we need to hear stories about men increasing their testosterone levels naturally. There is an epidemic of low testosterone today. A well known research paper conducted from 1988 to 2004 found a significant population-wide decline in testosterone independent of age. Another study states that 20% of young adults today have testosterone deficiency. Many men are turning to testosterone replacement therapy to correct testosterone deficiencies which, while effective and necessary at times, come with side effects such as infertility and high recurring expenses. If there is a natural alternative, I feel men are entitled to at least be aware of it.
I'm going to post my lab results below. My results are mine: you might experience more or less of an increase in testosterone with your streaks. There are many factors which influence testosterone.
- This lab test was taken in August, two months before the beginning of my streak. This is the first testosterone test I have ever taken. As you can see, I am barely above the normal range established by the algorithm for men my age (28M) at 68 pg/ml.
- This lab result was during No Nut November. This was around the first month of my streak.
- This lab result is from December. This was around the second month of my streak. As you can see, I am now above the upper range of normal for men my age.
- This lab result is from January 2023. This was around the third month of my streak. Slightly higher than the previous month at 226.
- This lab result is from February 2023. This was around the fourth month of my streak. No longer above the upper range but still elevated.
- This lab result is from March 2023. This was around the fifth month of my streak. Back in the high range.
- This lab result is from April 2023. This was around the sixth month of my streak. Dancing around the threshold.
- This lab result is from June 2022. This was around the seventh month of my streak. Over again.
- This lab result is from July 2023. This was around the eighth month of my streak. I'm not sure why its lower; I did take a break from lifting weights so that may have contributed but I'm not sure.
By happenstance, I took a free testosterone blood test a few months before even knowing about semen retention. When I discovered it last year, I read many anecdotes about people experiencing benefits related to increased testosterone such as deepening voices, assertiveness, energy, etc. I was excited to try it for myself but I also read other accounts which suggested that all of the benefits were placebo and in all in people's heads.
So I decided to objectively test whether or not a semen retention streak would increase my personal testosterone levels. In addition to having tested before the streak, I tested every month throughout it making sure to hold constant as many variables as possible including diet, exercise, sleep, supplements, etc. I even avoided taking cold showers because I know they have been shown in scientific studies to independently increase testosterone and I didn't want to introduce them as a third variable.
The reason I am posting this is because I think we need to hear stories about men increasing their testosterone levels naturally. There is an epidemic of low testosterone today. A well known research paper conducted from 1988 to 2004 found a significant population-wide decline in testosterone independent of age. Another study states that 20% of young adults today have testosterone deficiency. Many men are turning to testosterone replacement therapy to correct testosterone deficiencies which, while effective and necessary at times, come with side effects such as infertility and high recurring expenses. If there is a natural alternative, I feel men are entitled to at least be aware of it.
I'm going to post my lab results below. My results are mine: you might experience more or less of an increase in testosterone with your streaks. There are many factors which influence testosterone.
- This lab test was taken in August, two months before the beginning of my streak. This is the first testosterone test I have ever taken. As you can see, I am barely above the normal range established by the algorithm for men my age (28M) at 68 pg/ml.
- This lab result was during No Nut November. This was around the first month of my streak.
- This lab result is from December. This was around the second month of my streak. As you can see, I am now above the upper range of normal for men my age.
- This lab result is from January 2023. This was around the third month of my streak. Slightly higher than the previous month at 226.
- This lab result is from February 2023. This was around the fourth month of my streak. No longer above the upper range but still elevated.
- This lab result is from March 2023. This was around the fifth month of my streak. Back in the high range.
- This lab result is from April 2023. This was around the sixth month of my streak. Dancing around the threshold.
- This lab result is from June 2022. This was around the seventh month of my streak. Over again.
- This lab result is from July 2023. This was around the eighth month of my streak. I'm not sure why its lower; I did take a break from lifting weights so that may have contributed but I'm not sure.
